Science-Informed Policy
KMFRI Policy Briefs translate complex scientific research findings into clear, concise recommendations for policymakers, government agencies, development partners, and the fishing industry. Each brief presents evidence-based guidance on specific fisheries, aquaculture, or coastal management challenges.
Developed collaboratively by KMFRI scientists with expertise spanning aquaculture nutrition, marine fisheries, socioeconomics, and climate science, the briefs support Kenya's blue economy policy agenda and regional fisheries governance frameworks.
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Feed Management Policy Brief
Policy guidance on fish-feed management for cost-effective, sustainable aquaculture production in Kenya.
Nutritional Security Policy Brief
Recommendations on harnessing fish and aquatic foods to strengthen nutritional security and livelihoods.
Status of Kenya's Tuna & Pelagic Fishery
Status and sustainable management of Kenya's small & medium pelagic (tuna) fishery.
Policy Framework for Aquaculture Education in Kenya
A national framework to strengthen aquaculture education, training and skills development.
Status of Longline Pelagic Fisheries in Kenya's EEZ
Assessment and management options for Kenya's longline pelagic fishery in the EEZ.
Kenya Fish Value-Added Products: Policy & Investment Framework
Executive Summary: Kenya's fisheries sector supports 1.2M+ livelihoods and contributes 0.6% of GDP. This brief outlines strategic policy recommendations to transform the fish value-addition sector — reducing 40% post-harvest losses, unlocking export revenues, and creating jobs through fish fillets, sausages, fish powder, canned products, and Omega-3 supplements.
5 pages | June 2026 | Sustainable Aquatic Research 4(1), 116–142
KCSAP SBCC Nutrition Brief
Social and behaviour change communication strategies and policy recommendations for improving fish consumption patterns and nutritional security in rural Kenyan communities.
8 pages | 2021
Fish Production & Nutrition Security
Policy recommendations linking increased fish production through improved aquaculture practices to household nutrition security outcomes in Kenya's rural and peri-urban communities.
8 pages | 2021
Mud Crab Farming Policy Brief
Mariculture policy recommendations for sustainable mud crab farming along Kenya's coast – addressing regulatory frameworks, market access, and community livelihoods.
KMFRI Mariculture Pub. 002/2018 | 2018
Kenya's Aquaculture Policy Brief
Evidence-based recommendations for improved aquaculture feed management, production efficiency, and investment frameworks in Kenya's growing fish farming sector.
12 pages | 2017
